Tooling Engineer

Tooling Engineer

The Tooling Engineer designs and develops injection molds, tooling, and fixtures that support high‑quality, efficient manufacturing. This role collaborates closely with product development, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure tools meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements.

• Design and develop new injection molds, tooling, and fixtures based on product and manufacturing requirements.
• Collaborate with product development, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure tools meet specifications, production goals, and quality standards.
• Review and approve mold designs, material selections, and manufacturing methods to ensure robust and cost‑effective solutions.
• Oversee tool fabrication, qualification, and validation activities with internal teams and external vendors.
• Troubleshoot mold and tooling issues on the production floor, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and recommend design or process improvements.
• Manage and support mold trials, analyze trial results, adjust tooling and process parameters to achieve optimal performance and part quality.
• Ensure tools comply with applicable safety, quality, and regulatory standards, including ISO requirements when supporting medical device products.
• Maintain accurate documentation of tool designs, engineering changes, revisions, and maintenance history.
• Support and lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cycle times, minimize scrap, and lower overall tooling costs.
• Provide technical support for tool maintenance, repair, and refurbishment programs to maximize tool life and reliability.
• Coordinate project timelines and deliverables related to tooling, ensuring projects stay on schedule and within scope.

• At least 5 years of experience in tooling design using platforms such as Creo and Solid Works.
• Minimum 3 years of project management experience, including planning, coordination, and execution of tooling‑related projects.
• At least 3 years of hands‑on experience with plastic injection molding processes.
• Strong expertise in tooling design for injection molds, including tool and die principles.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software, including Solid Works and Creo, for detailed mold and fixture design.
• Experience in process engineering related to injection molding and tooling performance optimization.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T for tooling and molded components.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve tooling and mold issues.
• Solid organizational and documentation skills to maintain comprehensive records of designs and tooling history.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross‑functional teams and external vendors.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field is preferred.
• Experience working with tool and die shops and external tooling vendors.
• Familiarity with ISO standards, particularly in environments that may support medical device manufacturing.
• Background in continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing cycle time, scrap, and tooling costs.
• Experience supporting maintenance, repair, and refurbishment programs for molds and tooling.
• Ability to manage multiple tooling projects simultaneously in a growing manufacturing environment.

This is an onsite role within a growing, family‑owned manufacturing company that is expanding its team due to increased demand. The Tooling Engineer works closely with product development, manufacturing, quality, and external tooling vendors in a hands‑on production and engineering environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Paul, MN.

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $57.00/hr eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Paul, MN.

This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 2026.

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self‑reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.